S.C. aerospace industry trending upward
Suppliers say growth is strong but more companies are needed.
South Carolina’s aerospace sector has grown steadily over the past several years, pushing many smaller and midsize aerospace firms to expand to keep pace with manufacturers’ needs, according to a new study on the industry.
“The aerospace cluster is continuing to expand and thrive in South Carolina. … We’ve seen a steady increase in the size and scope of the industry,” said Joseph Von Nessen, research economist at the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business, who wrote the study, titled The Economic Impact of Aerospace in South Carolina (.pdf).
